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The journey to find a replacement for MX Clears... and Zealios V2
HungerMechanic:
In terms of medium-tactiles and heavier switches, you might want to check out this thread:
https://www.keebtalk.com/t/ws-heavy-tactile-similar-tactiles/23712
The original post was searching for something like the WS Heavy Tactile. That's a top-mounted, big-bump, heavy-spring switch. The person tried Gateron Type R, even that wasn't quite what they were looking for.
Settled on something called Haimu Mulberry.
TheSoulhunter:
--- Quote from: HungerMechanic on Sat, 24 January 2026, 15:55:45 ---In terms of medium-tactiles and heavier switches, you might want to check out this thread:
https://www.keebtalk.com/t/ws-heavy-tactile-similar-tactiles/23712
The original post was searching for something like the WS Heavy Tactile. That's a top-mounted, big-bump, heavy-spring switch. The person tried Gateron Type R, even that wasn't quite what they were looking for.
Settled on something called Haimu Mulberry.
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Thanks for the link—you're a huge help in my switch-hunting journey!
After testing a handful of other switches, I found another one I really like: The Gateron Jupiter Banana.
By now, they share the top spot on my list with the Gateron Greyfish (or Everfree Grayish, or whatever...).
I'm currently running Bananas in a Agar and a Holy60 with thick POM keycaps. Very nice experience so far.
TheSoulhunter:
After testing some more switches, I found another one I really like: The Sillyworks Type R Tactile (suggested by HungerMechanic)
It is similar to the Banana Switch. Currently testing them stock -VS- Lighter spring-modded...
So, now it's down to:
- Gateron/Everfree Greyfish
- Gateron Jupiter Banana
- Sillyworks Type R
- ZealPC Zealios V2
- Kalih Brown Box V2
TheSoulhunter:
Update: Testing some more suggestions
MMD Princess V4 Tactile (60g)
DUROCK T1 (67g)
Gateron Azure Dragon V4
Gateron Weightlessness Tactile
Same boards and keycaps as before...
Gonna report back in a couple of weeks or so.
Peytontyler:
--- Quote from: HungerMechanic on Tue, 07 October 2025, 22:21:02 ---This is interesting. Thanks for posting this.
For MX Clear replacements, I sometimes prefer Durock Medium Tactile. Which is inspired by Zealio V1 / V2. The new Gateron Longjing Tea are somewhat nice, but maybe too gentle for your requirements.
For you, I would recommend some other switches in the Ergo Clear category. The JWK/Durock or JWICK T1 were often rated as being 'better Ergo Clears.' Some interesting variants of the T1 are the SP Star Polaris Purple. Some people prefer the SP Star version of things.
The Everfree Grayish are definitely worth trying, if they are still being sold at budget prices. They are Gateron's attempt at a budget heavy-tactile. You could compare and contrast them with KTT Matcha, which may be too light for you.
Most of the items I just listed, except for Everfree Grayish, probably aren't 'crunchy' enough for you. What some people do is put Durock Medium Tactile stems inside T1 housings. This produces a ramped-up Ergo Clear.
The MMD Princess switches are very, very affordable heavier tactiles, and most people would also try the more upscale U4T tactiles. The Haimu WS Heavy Tactiles are something cheap to experiment with.
People who use them favour the Durock Anubis. Others speak well of the Tecsee Purple Pandas. One of the most tactile switches available, possibly worth trying for you, are the Zeal Clickiez in tactile-mode.
Your take on the Kailh Crystal Royal Box is intriguing; not many people would single it out as a top-tier tactile board. I’ve been looking for new resources and games lately. Browsing through resources like https://online-casinosbe.com/ is well structured and informative. It reminded me of how vast the choices can be in any niche. Of your finalists, which one felt more “fatigue-friendly” during long typing sessions?
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Thanks, this is super helpful. I’ll try T1 variants and Everfree Grayish first, then compare with U4T tactiles. appreciate it.
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